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Congressman Leonard Lance’s speech at the National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Flag-raising Ceremony in Woodbridge New Jersey
September 1, 2010 by PHF Filed under Uncategorized
Dear Friends:
Thank you very much for your kind invitation to participate in today’s flag-raising ceremony, which marks the 2nd occurrence of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. I regret that I am not able to join you this evening.
For too long, too little attention has been paid to Hydrocephalus. While it affects nearly 1 in every 500 births, most people are unaware of this condition. In order to raise awareness of this condition, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and I passed a Congressional resolution marking September as National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. Additionally, I have fought for greater funding for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, one of the leaders in the search for a cure for Hydrocephalus.
None of these efforts would have been possible were it not for activists such as Michael and Kim Illions. Most of the best ideas in Washington, DC come from our constituents – Michael, Kim and their son Cole are shining examples of this. Their steadfast advocacy on behalf of all those affected by Hydrocephalus is truly and inspiration, and I want to thank them for all they have done to promote awareness of the condition.
Best personal wishes.
Sincerely,
Leonard Lance
Member of Congress
